25C - AGMT - ENVIRONMENTAL SRVS AT WILLARD

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I SCOPE OF SERVICES The City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Unified School District were awarded a $4.4 million Proposition 84 grant to improve the athletic field at Willard Intermediate School for the purpose of creating a public park. The improvements include installation of a synthetic turf sports field, all-weather running track, lighting for night- time use, restroom building, tot lot, three basketball courts, and fencing. The facilities will be joint use, with the school using the fields during school hours and the City and community using the facilities after school hours, on weekends, and during school-43reaks. While events such as a track meet or soccer match will likely occur at the facility, it is assumed that bleachers (and large spectator events) are not part of this project. Willard Intermediate School is located In a residential area with very limited access to parks. The proposed lighted track and field would be about 80 feet from the front of the residential structures on Parton Street. While the field Is already used by students during school hours, the project would introduce nighttime events with associated light and glare, noise and additional parking demand. Project Approach Based on our understanding of the project and our experience with similar projects, we believe that the project will not require a full E1R, but can be cleared through a (Mitigated) Negative Declaration. We will prepare the various studies in an objective manner and work with City (and District) staff and consultant team whenever project changes or mitigation measures are necessary to reduce impacts to a less than significant level. If any impacts remain significant despite best efforts at finding solutions, an EIR would be required, resulting in a change to this scope. We are not aware of any Federal funding or other involvement in this project, hence we do not believe the requirements of NEPA will be triggered. Initial Study/MND The Planning Center will prepare an Initial Study containing a description of the project and environmental setting, identification of responsible and trustee agencies, a checklist of impacts, a review of each topic, and appropriate mitigation measures. Mitigated Negative Declaration The Initial Study will be attached to the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). As required In CEQA Guidelines Section 15071, the MND will contain a brief description of the project, the applicant's name, the location of the project site, the proposed finding of no significant impacts, and a list of mitigation measures. Notice of Intent to Adopt. The Planning Center will prepare a Notice of Intent to Adopt the MND. Document Printing and Circulation. The firm will print copies and be responsible for distributing the MND. The creation of a mailing list of adjacent residents and property owners is not included in this scope, but can be added if requested. (Such a mailing is not required by CEQA.) Document Revisions. Following the close of the public review period, responses will be prepared and, if appropriate, the MND may be revised. For budgeting purposes, a maximum number of hours is assumed for preparation of responses to comments. Additional effort would require a modification of this scope and fee. Mitigation Monitoring Program. A Mitigation Monitoring Program will be prepared for the MND. THE PLANNING CENTER I ?RrJP 5 J:1_ J ?? ,'i^R'rdE^,l?c SC 170E ATH_ci lL 71F i6,-F.pd?t,5`cl;' 25C-12